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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

This one item you throw away daily is guaranteed to stop slugs in their tracks – save it from the bin and use it for effective pest control instead

Coffee grounds to deter slugs.

Dealing with pests is just part-and-parcel of being a gardener. If you grow vegetables in particular, you're likely familiar with the constant battle against slugs. That's why you need to stop throwing away your coffee grounds and use them to create a protective barrier in your yard instead.

When it comes to slug control methods, there are few things more effective than using coffee grounds to deter slugs. The strong aroma of coffee grounds, plus their gritty texture, is unappealing to these leaf-munching pests.

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